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 Emergency
Cable Fix - A way to fix a cable if an end pulls off and you
are miles away from civilization. By Randy Ressell |
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Fault Finding Flow Chart
for Motorcycle Charging Systems (88KB PDF file) - The most
common fault in electrical systems is a bad connection. By Electrex
USA |
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 Fixing
a Cracked or Broken Case - The price of a new case can be
horribly expensive and in most cases it can be fixed for a fraction
of the cost. By Brian10 |
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| Fork
Oil Adjustment - I drain the forks and then accurately
set the initial oil level. Don't be afraid of this stuff! It is really
quite simple! By Michael Hetrick |
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 Dirt
Bike Headlight Protectors/Guards -
Build your own very
inexpensive headlight protector/guard for your dirt bike. By
various individuals |
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 Garage
Door Opener for a Dual Sport - I
took our spare garage door opener, cracked it open, and found the
spot on the circuit board to connect a button... By
Jlutty650L |
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Gear Ratio Chart
(13KB PDF file) - Countershaft and rear sprocket gear ratios. By 4Strokes.com |
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Gearing Calculator
(42KB Excel file) - Calculate speeds (MPH & KPH) for primary and
final (trans & sprockets) gearing, wheel size, and RPM. By Chris
Helberg |
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| Homemade
Lower Fork Protectors -
Make your own lower fork leg protectors. It's easy and costs less
than a pack of smokes. They're made out of PVC pipe and snap right
on. By New Old Stuff |
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| How
To Change (R&R) Tires - Are you have trouble changing
your tires? This is how some folks from our forums remove and replace
their own tires. By forum members |
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 How
To Read Your Spark Plug - Here's how to check your jetting
by reading the plug. Includes NGK part numbering PDF file. By 4Strokes.com |
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How To Set Up a Disc Type Exhaust
System - Although intended for the Honda XR600R and XR650L
with a WB E-series exhaust system, this PDF may help with the setup
of other disc type exhaust systems. By WB |
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 Make
Your Own Frame Guards - They are much cheaper than factory
or aftermarket metal frame guards. By Anthony Loh |
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Measurement of Exhaust
Sound Levels of Motorcycles (40KB PDF file) - This SAE Standard
establishes the test procedure, environment, and instrumentation for
determining sound levels of motorcycles. By SAE Mc Committee |
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| Motorcycle
Storage Procedures - Items of a motorcycle that should be
addressed before putting it up for winter or long-term storage. By
Robb Nelson |
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 Painting
Vinyl Seats - Are you tired of that old faded seat? Do you
have a late 80's KLR with a color scheme designed by Kawasaki's watercraft
department? By Dale Wagler |
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 Plastic
Restoration (via Painting) - It's no secret that dirt bike
plastic fades and tanks yellow and lose decals as they age. After
good advice, this is what I've found works well. By Edward Pinzel |
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 Rear
Fender Bag - Here
is an inexpensive rear fender bag for dirt bikes that do not have
a rear luggage rack. By Jlutty650L |
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 Registration
Decal Saver - No more destroyed
registration stickers when you remove your fork legs for service!
(may or may not be legal) By 4Strokes.com |
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 Rim
Lock / Bead Lock / Bead Stopper Installation - If
you switched from Dual Sport type tires to full knobbies, chances
are you will need to install a rim lock. By 4Strokes.com |
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 Seat
Cover & Graphics Installation - Sooner or later the graphics
on your thumper are going to start looking ratty. By 4Strokes.com |
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 Spring
Preload, Race Sag & Suspension Adjustments - Setting the
proper race sag is important for competition use. By 4Strokes.com |
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 Testing
for a Suspected CDI Problem - The
first thing to do is to look at all the wires in the electrical system
and make sure the insulation is not worn through... By
qadsan |
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 Thumper
Starting Procedure - If the engine is cold it may help to
turn the idle screw up slightly to aid in warm-up and give the engine
a little extra fuel. By 4Strokes.com |
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 Tire
Removal & Installation - 1. Lay the rear wheel sprocket
side down and the front wheel brake side up. 2. Remove the valve core
and loosen the rim locks. By 4Strokes.com |
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TopSpeed V2.1 (151KB
ZIP file) - TopSpeed Calculator by KAMware. Calculates for the following
parameters: engine, gearing, exhaust, cam lobe center, and horsepower. |
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 Understanding
Your Suspension - There are a few basic forces at work in
suspensions that must be understood before making successful setting
changes. By NOS |
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4-Stroke
Jetting Tricks
Basic
Dirt Bike Overhaul
Floor Jack Bike Lift Plate
Carburetor
Jetting
Conversion
of Dirt Bikes for Street or Dual Sport Use
Dirt Bike Horsepower Calculator
Dirt
Bike Tire Sizing
DIY
Dual Sport / Supermotard Helmet
Do-It-Yourself
Dual Sport Kit
Exhaust
Header Wrap